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Kia Optima Hybrid 2012technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSBENG128 · NHTSA communication 10090742 · issued Mar 1, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2012
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tsb: pcsv inspection and replacement (sa142) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the pcsv (purge control solenoid valve) on some 2012my optima hybrid vehicles produced from september 18, 2012 to november 18, 2012.

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.